Dental Health

10 May 2022

Say cheese! Who has Britain's best smile?

They say smiles make the world go round and as National Smile Month approaches on 16th May, the British public is being urged to help find the owner of ‘Britain’s Best ...
27 August 2021

Top 10 tips for healthier looking teeth

With so much time spent in lockdown and the inability to access regular dental appointments, it has never been more important to have an effective daily oral care routine.  Elaine ...
2 November 2018

Five snacks your teeth will love

Food isn’t always the villain in the tale of oral health. As much as sugary sweets and soft drinks can do great harm on our teeth, there’s a wide range ...
19 October 2018

Dr. Uchenna Okoye reveals the top 5 habits that are ruining your teeth

Every day we do things that can damage our teeth. A vibrant smile can not only make you feel more confident, but healthy teeth and gums are key to your ...
14 August 2018

Seven ways to get a celebrity smile

Have you ever wondered how Cheryl Cole, David Beckham or Cristiano Ronaldo got their perfect smiles? Well, a lot of these stars decided to give their teeth and smiles a makeover after ...
21 April 2017

The effects of plant-based foods on teeth

In an increasingly health-conscious society, where more and more of us are choosing leafy alternatives for the sake of our bodies, you may be forgiven for readily green-lighting a lifestyle ...
11 April 2016

Dr. Harold Katz's top 10 tips for oral health

Looking after your teeth is probably one of your most important jobs as a responsible adult, and so we've got 10 top tips from Dr. Harold Katz, dentist, bacteriologist and ...
7 April 2016

Dr Dawn Harper tells us why oral hygiene is vital for our overall health

Dr Dawn Harper has joined forces with DenTek again to shine a spotlight on the importance of good oral health and general healthcare. We caught up with her to talk ...
12 March 2016

Childhood tooth loss points to a worrying trend

-  No-one can have failed to notice the big push towards reducing sugar in our diet, especially among children. The reason for this is twofold - firstly that there is ...
20 February 2016

Have we been brushing our teeth the wrong way?

-  Recent research shows that only one in four adults brush their teeth twice a day and 31% of adults use mouthwash and only 21% use dental floss regularly. WhiteWash ...
13 February 2016

Brush, whiten and go

-  With clinically proven ingredients for maximum whitening results, Colgate® is excited to introduce the innovative new Colgate® Max White Toothbrush plus Whitening Pen™ - the first ever compact toothbrush ...
29 January 2016

Protect your toothbrush

-  Whilst it's common knowledge that the kitchen sponge is a breeding ground for germs, it's less widely known that your toothbrush may be exposed to invisible bathroom bugs, and ...
9 January 2016

Worried about 'crooked' smiles?

-  The survey, commissioned by Align Technoogy revealed that weddings are the landmark event where concern for our appearance is most prevalent, 63% of those surveyed are taken on the ...
11 December 2015

Natural remedies for toothache this Christmas

-  There is nothing worse than the dull ache of a painful tooth or sore gums, especially during the festive period when we want to enjoy the fine foods the ...
8 December 2015

Dentists top tips to avoid bad breath

Do you have a phobia of bad breath? Would you pluck up the courage to tell someone that they had embarrassing mouth odour? A new survey by UltraDEX found that ...

5 November 2015

A cuppa is tea-riffic for your teeth

-  Tea is an important source of fluoride and the longer you leave it to brew, the better it is for your teeth. That's according to new research about to be ...
15 October 2015

Natasha Corett reveals natural teeth whitening foods

-  Alkaline guru and founder of Honestly Healthy Food, Natasha Corrett worked with BlanX, the premium teeth whitening toothpaste brand, to look at ways to maintain a white smile using ...
20 August 2015

Dentists top tips for a youthful smile

If you break the bank on anti-ageing lotions and potions, hair products and make-up you should be aware that it's your teeth which may actually reveal your true age. UltraDEX ...
14 July 2015

Eats and treats that turn your teeth

Many of us worry about the damaging effects the food we eat might have on our waist lines and overall health, and we sometimes even worry about the damaging effects ...
14 July 2015

Five top tips for whiter, brighter teeth

LISTERINE® is unveiling new Advanced White mouthwash and have they've teamed up with leading beauty expert, TV presenter and co-owner of Wild About Beauty make-up, Louise Redknapp to exclusively select ...
7 July 2015

Top ten tips for a healthy smile

1) Brush for 2 minutes twice a day with fluoride toothpaste - it is simple but effective. 2) If you see blood when you brush, it is likely that you ...

2 December 2014

Dental health dangers that lie in our favourite takeaways

As the days get shorter and the cold weather starts to dictate our eating habits, ordering a takeaway becomes a more appealing option than heading out for a meal. With ...
16 November 2014

The hidden dangers of snacking

Snacking on unhealthy food in between meals may play havoc on your waistline, but you may be no better eating fruit either. And apple a day may keep the doctor away, ...
6 November 2014

Mouth cancer becoming more common in ‘lower risk’ groups

This month sees Mouth Cancer Action Month take place, the charity campaign which aims to raise awareness of and save lives caused by mouth cancer – but do lower risk ...